(5.31.06) This morning I left Renato in Curitiba and flew to Rio de Janeiro. When I arrived in Rio, I found that fewer people spoke English than I thought. I followed what my guidebook said and took the Real Auto Bus which was operated by no one who spoke English. I made it to Botogofo Read More »
Flew into Rio and decided after 10 months of roughing it we could spoil ourselves for the last four days of our trip so checked into a very nice hotel on the beach in Ipanema. Spent a fair bit of time watching pay TV in our room and ordering room service partly due to the Read More »
Long have I desired to see Brazil’s southern states. I just hadn’t realized it before arriving. As with many other countries, I had conjured fantastic visions and imagined unique adventures prior to receiving my admission stamp. However, only after crossing the border and learning more about the country’s geography did I realize all of my Read More »
